Autodesk AutoCAD Bootcamp Training Course

AutoCAD Bootcamp Training Schedule

AutoCAD Bootcamp Training Course Synopsis

The objective of this bootcamp is design to enable students to master AutoCAD. It is comprised of our Basic and Intermediate courses (AutoCAD 101 - Beginner and AutoCAD 201 - Professional layout techniques)

Prerequisites for this AutoCAD Bootcamp Training Course

A working knowledge of basic design/drafting procedures and terminology

A working knowledge of your operating system

What You Will Learn in AutoCAD Bootcamp Training Course

Understanding the AutoCAD workspace and user interface

Using basic drawing, editing, and viewing tools

Organizing drawing objects on layers

Inserting reusable symbols (blocks)

Preparing a layout to be plotted

Adding text, hatching, and dimensions

Using more advanced editing and construction techniques

Adding parametric constraints to objects

Creating local and global blocks

Setting up layers, styles, and templates

Using advanced plotting and publishing options

AutoCAD Bootcamp Training Course Length and Time

This class is 5 days long. Class time is 9:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m. Breaks are scheduled throughout the day and lunch is typically scheduled 12-1. Students provide their own lunch.

Enrollment in AutoCAD Bootcamp Training Course

AutoCAD Bootcamp Training Course Locations

We have training centers in Atlanta, Chicago, Denver, San Diego and Washington DC. We offer private onsite training and instructor-led, live online training. If coming to a rental facility, please double-check the location of your class with our office to make sure you get to the right location.

Goals for AutoCAD Bootcamp Training Course

Sterling Ledet and Associates realizes the importance of education and we take pride in being able to offer you classes that are more custom fit to your needs. Call us at (877) 819-2665 if you have any special questions or e-mail us at sales@ledet.com.

Multi-class Packages

This bundle/workshop provides a significant discount off of our regular pricing. Our standard policy for all bundled workshops is that once one of the classes in the bundle, package or workshop is attended, no refunds are available for unused portions of the bundle. Student rescheduling is available under our regular policies.

Lesson 1 - Getting Started with AutoCAD

Starting the Software

User Interface

Working with Commands

Cartesian Workspace

Opening an Existing Drawing File

Viewing Your Drawing

Saving Your Work

Lesson 2 - Basic Drawing & Editing Commands

Drawing Lines

Erasing Objects

Drawing Lines with Polar Tracking

Drawing Rectangles

Drawing Circles

Undo and Redo Actions

Lesson 3 - Creating a Simple Drawing

Create a Simple Drawing

Create Simple Shapes

Lesson 4 - Drawing Precision in AutoCAD

Using Running Object Snaps

Using Object Snap Overrides

Polar Tracking at Angles

Object Snap Tracking

Drawing with Snap and Grid

Lesson 5 - Making Changes in Your Drawing

Selecting Objects for Editing

Moving Objects

Copying Objects

Rotating Objects

Scaling Objects

Mirroring Objects

Editing with Grips

Lesson 6 - Making Your Drawings More Precise

Schematic Project: Electronics Diagram

Architectural Project: Landscape

Mechanical Project (with Polar & Tracking)

Mechanical Project: Surge Protector

Mechanical Project: Satellite

Lesson 7 - Organizing Your Drawing with Layers

Creating New Drawings With Templates

What are Layers?

Layer States

Changing an Object’s Layer

Lesson 8 - Advanced Object Types

Drawing Arcs

Drawing Polylines

Editing Polylines

Drawing Polygons

Drawing Ellipses

Lesson 9 - Analyzing Model and Object Properties

Working with Object Properties

Measuring Objects

Lesson 10 - Drawing Organization & Information

Architectural Project

Mechanical Project

Civil Project

Lesson 11 - Advanced Editing Commands

Trimming and Extending Objects

Stretching Objects

Creating Fillets and Chamfers

Offsetting Objects

Creating Arrays of Objects

Lesson 12 - Inserting Blocks

What are Blocks?

Working with Dynamic Blocks

Inserting Blocks

Inserting Blocks using the Tool Palettes

Inserting Blocks using the DesignCenter

Inserting Blocks using the Content Explorer

Lesson 13 - Creating More Complex Objects

Mechanical Project 1 - Plate

Mechanical Project 2 - Gasket

Mechanical Project 3 - Plate

Mechanical Project 4 - Rocker Arm

Architectural Project 1 - Floor Plan

Architectural Project 2 - Floor Plan

Civil Project - Parking Lot

Lesson 14 - Setting Up a Layout

Printing Concepts

Working in Layouts

Creating Layouts

Creating Layout Viewports

Guidelines for Layouts

Lesson 15 - Printing Your Drawing

Printing Layouts

Printing from the Model Tab

Lesson 16 - Preparing to Print

Mechanical Project

Architectural Project

Lesson 17 - Text

Working with Annotations

Adding Text in a Drawing

Modifying Multiline Text

Formatting Multiline Text

Adding Notes with Leaders to Your Drawing

Creating Tables

Modifying Tables

Lesson 18 - Hatching

Hatching

Editing Hatches

Lesson 19 - Adding Dimensions

Dimensioning Concepts

Adding Linear Dimensions

Adding Radial & Angular Dimensions

Editing Dimensions

Lesson 20 - Annotating Your Drawing

Mechanical Project

Architectural Project 1

Architectural Project 2

Civil Project

Lesson 21 - Working Effectively with AutoCAD

Creating a Custom Workspace

Using the Keyboard Effectively

Object Creation, Selection, and Visibility

Working in Multiple Drawings

Copying and Pasting Between Drawings

Using Grips Effectively

Additional Layer Tools

Lesson 22 - Accurate Positioning

Coordinate Entry

Locating Points with Tracking

Construction Lines

Placing Reference Points

Lesson 23 - Productivity Tools

Schematic Project - Purifier Unit

Mechanical Project - 2 Views

Architectural/Civil Project - Formal Garden

Mechanical Project - Cover Plate

Architectural Project - Addition

Mechanical Project - Block

Mechanical Project - Plate

Lesson 24 - Parametric Drawing

Working with Constraints

Geometric Constraints

Dimensional Constraints

Lesson 25 - Working with Blocks

Creating Blocks

Editing Blocks

Removing Unused Elements

Adding Blocks to Tool Palettes

Modifying Tool Properties in Tool Palettes

Lesson 26 - Creating and Organizing Blocks

Mechanical Project - Control Panel

Architectural Project - Furniture Layout

Civil Project - Utility Layout

Lesson 27 - Creating Templates

Why Use Templates?

Controlling Units Display

Creating New Layers

Adding Standard Layouts to Templates

Saving Templates

Lesson 28 - Advanced Layouts

Creating and Using Named Views

Advanced Viewport Options

Layer Overrides in Viewports

Additional Annotative Scale Features

Lesson 29 - Annotation Styles

Creating Text Styles

Creating Dimension Styles

Creating Multileader Styles

Lesson 30 - Projects - Drawing Setup and Utilities

Interiors Project

Mechanical/Schematic Project

Civil/Map Project

Mechanical Project - Dimension Styles

Lesson 31 - External References

Attaching External References

Modifying External References

Xref Specific Information

Lesson 32 - Drawing

D-sized Title Block (36x24)

Mechanical Project - Drill Press Base

Architectural Project - Office Tower

P&ID Project - Oil Lubrication System

Civil Project - Warehouse Site

Disclaimer

Our goal is to make sure your class meets your objectives, not ours. Therefore, all of our outlines are treated as guides to help steer the workshop. This outline does not guarantee that all the topics listed will be covered in the time allowed. The amount of material covered is based on the skill level of the student audience. We may change or alter course topics to best suit the classroom situation.